March 02, 2011, 7:10AM

BAY MINETTE, Alabama -- Sharp exchanges and split votes marked Tuesday's meeting as commissioners put off approving a $100,000 lobbying contract with former U.S. Rep. Sonny Callahan's firm and voted to solicit new bids for debris removal. Full story »

June 23, 2010, 2:48PM

Former U.S. Rep. Sonny Callahan, who served as state chairman for Tim James campaign for governor, said today he was backing Robert Bentley in the July 13 runoff for the Republican nomination. Full story »

March 18, 2010, 4:30AM

Drug education vehicle will help fifth-graders The debut of our brand-new, top-notch substance abuse prevention program, aimed primarily at fifth-graders, is something to celebrate. On behalf of the board of directors and staff of the Drug Education Council and of our entire community, I would like to extend a heartfelt “thank you” to Marsha DeBakey and the... Full story »

December 04, 2009, 8:02AM

Larger-than-life figures were counted among the former lawmaker's friends, including the late writer Hunter S. Thompson. Thompson wrote his book, "The Curse of Lono," while staying with the Pelham family, Marc Pelham said. Full story »